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The Helping Hand for Relief and Development will be exhibiting at the 51st Annual ICNA-MAS Convention this weekend at the Baltimore Convention Center, organizers have announced. The convention, which brings together more than 25,000 attendees, centers this year on the theme “Prophetic Path: Turning Tides – Shaping the Future.” According to event organizers, the program…
Ramadan is a sacred month that transforms hearts and communities, and your support through IslamiCity amplifies this impact far beyond a single donation. As Muslims worldwide fast from dawn to dusk, the practice fosters profound social cohesion, bridging divides between rich and poor through shared rituals like iftar meals and charity drives. IslamiCity, a trusted…
Six Palestinians were killed, and at least five others were injured on Friday after Israeli artillery shelled a school being used as a shelter in Gaza City, Palestinian officials said. The attack was described as the latest breach of the ceasefire that has been in place since October 10. Medical sources reported that the victims’…
“Folks, I think it’s a miracle,” the host said. “No one can delete the Quran from this planet anymore because of what these guys have done.” It was a bold claim but not an exaggeration. Thanks to the vision and persistence of Muhammad Abdul-Aleem, founder of the global online hub IslamiCity, the Quran now exists…
Access to clean water and proper sanitation is more than just a necessity; it is a fundamental human right. Yet, billions around the world still suffer from a lack of safe water and dignified sanitation. Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD) is working tirelessly to change that reality through its impactful Water, Sanitation, and…
Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD) has been at the forefront of global humanitarian aid, continuously evolving to meet the needs of vulnerable communities. With the rapid advancement of technology and changing donor preferences, HHRD has introduced an innovative approach to philanthropy—Smart Giving Options. These options provide donors with flexible, tax-efficient, and impactful ways…
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Article Reposted from Zakat Foundation of America His Excellency Momodou Lamin Bah, Ambassador of The Gambia to the United States of America recently meet in his office the Executive Director of Zakat Foundation of America, Mr. Halil Demir. They discussed a range of topics on investment in transportation, health and agricultural sectors of The Gambia.…
Article Reference: ZFA The Zakat Foundation of America has opened a family shelter at the St. Bartholomew Catholic Church campus in Chicago, IL, to serve the resettlement needs of newly arrived refugees and displaced families. The shelter will be open from May 20th, 2024, with a welcome party hosted by members of the Chicagoland community,…
Zakat al-fitr is a special form of charity in Islam, a mandatory alms paid by all Muslims at the end of each Ramadan. It differs from zakat al-mal. Which is only obligatory on sane adults with a wealth threshold and can be given at any time throughout the year. Zakat al-fitr is not limited by…
HHRD Education Support is a program designed to promote and extend quality education and higher education opportunities for refugees, orphans, and other deserving children worldwide. The program, managed by HHRD (Help Hand for Relief and Development), focuses on providing scholarships and educational support to children in various countries such as Jordan, Lebanon, Pakistan, India, Kenya,…
A Continuous Charity for Educational Justice program aims to empower Muslims in the United States in the educational system by providing them with riba-free education. The program will focus on African American communities for the first two years, then expand to Latino and refugee communities in future years. The ultimate goal is to open doors…
